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Post by Hoopie on Mar 9, 2008 13:30:57 GMT -5
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Post by hossjob on Mar 9, 2008 14:30:39 GMT -5
Hoops, myou've got some fat to loose, BUT....from what I see, you have made VAST improvements in arm thickness (including biceps peak!!!!), your lat width from the front, and quad sweep! Now just dial it in baby!
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Post by Roger on Mar 9, 2008 15:38:43 GMT -5
Hoopie you know your body better than any one. I could not pull enough fat off in 6 weeks. But you know if you can or not. What ever you decide good luck my friend.
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Post by mrbeefy on Mar 9, 2008 16:57:25 GMT -5
Steve, I can only talk from my limited experience, because I only know how I prep, and how my body reacts.
I would need more time to be ready at this point. I try to be contest ready 7-10 days out and then dial in with the little tricks, sodium, etc.
At this point, you may need more time buddy.
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Post by beckie on Mar 9, 2008 17:13:37 GMT -5
I agree with Frank-I think you need a bit more time.I don't think its any good overstressing your body when its already run down with the cold. you don't want to compromise the great muscle gains you have made in the off season  |
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Post by Hoopie on Mar 9, 2008 18:57:00 GMT -5
My secondary option is to do the OCB Iron City Classic in Pittsburgh on May 11th. That would put me 10 weeks to go instead of 6....Its also a Pro Quilifier...
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Post by mrky03 on Mar 9, 2008 19:18:11 GMT -5
Hoopie, you do look massive! Definitely put on some quality mass this year! But personally I think it will take longer than 6 weeks to dial it in. I don't like to rush the process, it takes as long as it takes to really get into shape and I prefer to diet for looooong periods of time to get the fat off and give myself plenty of time to dial in.
You do look great though just take some extra time to get where you want to be.
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Post by mrbeefy on Mar 9, 2008 21:53:38 GMT -5
Steve....you know how this works Bro. You've been there before. Pick the show. Send in your registration, Then give it 110%. WE DO NOT TAKE PRISONERS! Now that ya got the pep talk........... ;D 10 weeks is do-able. I like to have 12-16 weeks myself, but that's because I HAVE to take it really slow. IF I try to push the envelope too much, I lose mass, not fat. I also suffer more than need be dieting! Ask yourself brother............ What is your goal? Do you want to get back into competition condition? Do you want to finish in the top 5? OR DO YOU WANT TO WIN? What will you settle for? Now look at some dates.....fill out a registration...... and stop talking about it....AND DO IT!  Love ya Bro! |
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Post by mrbeefy on Mar 9, 2008 21:54:26 GMT -5
Steve....you know how this works Bro. You've been there before.
Pick the show. Send in your registration, Then give it 110%. WE DO NOT TAKE PRISONERS!
Now that ya got the pep talk........... ;D
10 weeks is do-able. I like to have 12-16 weeks myself, but that's because I HAVE to take it really slow. IF I try to push the envelope too much, I lose mass, not fat. I also suffer more than need be dieting!
Ask yourself brother............
What is your goal?
Do you want to get back into competition condition?
Do you want to finish in the top 5?
OR
DO YOU WANT TO WIN?
What will you settle for?
Now look at some dates.....fill out a registration......
and stop talking about it....AND DO IT!
Heart-toHeart Bro!
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Post by GerryT on Mar 10, 2008 13:43:43 GMT -5
Great advice from Frank, Steve. In 10 weeks, i think you can be ready to do damage. You want to come in at your best and the extra time will help there. Good luck, brother!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Mar 11, 2008 21:19:04 GMT -5
I think 10 weeks will work out better.
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Post by EBA84 on Mar 14, 2008 9:25:55 GMT -5
Definitely put some size on in the right places. 6 weeks is not enough time though. Don't try to rush it and over diet and ruin all the work you did to add size. 10 weeks is cutting it close but is doable.
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Post by sapphire on Mar 15, 2008 11:20:36 GMT -5
you def put on some muscle Hoops!!! I would listen to the others, they know best.. 10 weeks is it!!! ;D
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Post by RUBICON19 on Apr 10, 2008 14:16:15 GMT -5
Any new pics Hoops?
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Post by Hoopie on Apr 10, 2008 21:19:13 GMT -5
Not recently although i know i need to do some. Might try and get them this weekend or next. Next weekend puts me 4 weeks out... |
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Love ya Bro!
